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- [dee-kuh n-tam-uh-neyt]
- /ˌdi kənˈtæm əˌneɪt/
- /ˌdiː.kənˈtæm.ɪ.neɪt/
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- [dee-kuh n-tam-uh-neyt]
- /ˌdi kənˈtæm əˌneɪt/
Definitions of decontaminate word
- verb decontaminate To decontaminate something means to remove all germs or dangerous substances from it. 3
- verb decontaminate to render (an area, building, object, etc) harmless by the removal, distribution, or neutralization of poisons, radioactivity, etc 3
- verb transitive decontaminate to rid of a polluting or harmful substance, as poison gas, radioactive products, etc. 3
- verb with object decontaminate to make (an object or area) safe for unprotected personnel by removing, neutralizing, or destroying any harmful substance, as radioactive material or poisonous gas. 1
- verb with object decontaminate to make free of contamination; purify: to decontaminate a sickroom. 1
- noun decontaminate Neutralize or remove dangerous substances, radioactivity, or germs from (an area, object, or person). 1
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Origin of decontaminate
First appearance:
before 1935 One of the 8% newest English words
First recorded in 1935-40; de- + contaminate
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Parts of speech for Decontaminate
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
decontaminate popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 54% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 60% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
decontaminate usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for decontaminate
verb decontaminate
- cleanse — To cleanse a place, person, or organization of something dirty, unpleasant, or evil means to make them free from it.
- disinfect — to cleanse (rooms, wounds, clothing, etc.) of infection; destroy disease germs in.
- fumigate — to expose to smoke or fumes, as in disinfecting or exterminating roaches, ants, etc.
- sterilize — to destroy microorganisms in or on, usually by bringing to a high temperature with steam, dry heat, or boiling liquid.
- sanitize — to free from dirt, germs, etc., as by cleaning or sterilizing.
Antonyms for decontaminate
verb decontaminate
- dirty — soiled with dirt; foul; unclean: dirty laundry.
- contaminate — If something is contaminated by dirt, chemicals, or radiation, they make it dirty or harmful.
Top questions with decontaminate
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